ULTIMO AGGIORNAMENTO BANCA DATI: 13/09/2024 13:00:57
Abstract A non-rig Coiled Tubing Unit (CTU)-deployed tubing patch technique was developed at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, which provides an inexpensive remediation for wells with production tubing by ""A?? annulus communication. Extended-length patches (which consist of two retrievable hydraulically set packers ...
Abstract New developments in drilling tubulars are rapidly evolving and represent enabling technologies for the industry's continued advancement of drilling deeper, further and more cost-effective wells. Much focus has been made toward the advancement of drill pipe connection technology to permit ...
This paper presents the evaluation and prediction of ultimate oil recovery after a petrophysical study of Garrington Cardium A and B pools. Reservoir sands are discussed in detail and waterflood performance is emphasized. Surfactant treatment to improve oil production is described. Introduction The ...
Abstract Near shore petroleum operations in Arctic sensitive environments call for detailed oil spill response planning, to ensure swift and proper response. This paper presents the results and conclusions from an extensive response planning project in the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea. Oil ...
Abstract Many formations throughout the world are sensitive to oil and water based drilling fluids and are best drilled with air as the drilling medium. However, positive displacement motors do not typically operate well with air. In addition mud pulse telemetry MWD tools will not operate reliably ...
SPE 3578l Abstract Louisiana swamps have been host to seismic crews for many years. Results from recent 3D surveys indicate that well planned and executed seismic operations have a minimal and short term impact in these environmentally sensitive wetlands. Pre-planning identifies challenges that require ...
Abstract BP Amoco's Pompano Phase II subsea development is located in the Gulf of Mexico in Block 28 of the Mississippi Canyon. The water depth is approximately 1,865 feet. The subsea template is tied back 4.5 miles to the Pompano platform located in Vioska Knoll Block 989. Phase II development ...
Abstract The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP) projects comprise two long-distance pipelines passing through a region globally renowned for its biodiversity value. The paper describes the biodiversity challenges faced by the projects and the solutions. Introduction The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan ...
Abstract Continuous improvement measured in time savings required to sidetrack and redrill 133 shallow wells is documented. Time savings and a learning curve are related to decision making through a catalogue of sequential, applied techniques. Paralleling the evolution of applied techniques at the ...
Abstract Exploration and development of Heavy oil fields with high water cut and sand production in Muglad basin in Northern Africa started with vertical wells and as time progressed matured into drilling Horizontal wells. Typically drilling challenges in this area include drilling very reactive shales ...
Abstract Engineers and managers make decisions related to drilling operations every day that must balance the risk of various alternatives. These decisions may be based on a mental, experienced based risk model that has been developed over years of decision making. However, many companies are moving ...
Abstract Some of the most important aspects to consider during the design, construction and productive life of a well are the amount and nature of the risks associated with the conveyance of downhole instruments to acquire critical formation-evaluation data while the hole is open, and downhole toolstrings ...
Abstract As offshore drilling grows more crowded and more complex, greater emphasis is placed on avoiding collisions with offset wellbores. The implications of a collision with an existing well are very real, and care must be taken to minimize the risks associated with such incidents. Collision with ...
Abstract Saudi Aramco has developed over years high standard safety guidelines and rules governing any well intervention in all types of wells. Also, the company has developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all well intervention operations using slickline, E-line and Coiled Tubing. These ...
Abstract Technical advancements in rotary shouldered connections (RSC) traditionally employed on drill pipe continue to evolve. Advancements in this area are being developed to address new challenges in drilling and completion of longer-reach and higher-pressure wells. This paper presents the results ...
Abstract Drilling the 16?? hole section through mostly carbonates in southern Kuwait presents several distinctive challenges. Interbedded formations with vastly different compressive strengths that vary between 5-30 Kpsi and a significant amount of blind drilling can result in twist-off and lost-in-hole ...
Abstract The loss of bottomhole assemblies (BHAs) in wellbores has always been a problem for drillers. A great deal has been written about the causes of stuck pipe, and many studies have been performed. Much of this work is anecdotal or localized. Until now, there has not been a very large dataset ...
Abstract A large number of subsea production wells have been drilled, but to date there has been limited industry experience of redrilling subsea wells, whereas, redrills have become routine in platform and surface wellhead applications. The focus of this paper is to highlight some of the key aspects ...
Abstract Since 1997 Saudi Aramco has attempted drilling its hard and ultra-abrasivePre-Khuff formations typically encountered from 13,000 to 17,000 ft TVD in andabout the Ghawar field of Saudi Arabia, with impregnated diamond bits run onhigh speed turbines, more commonly referred to as ""turbodrills"". The ...
Abstract This paper describes the challenges of implementing a corporate environmental and safety policy in a developing country where comprehensive regulatory guidelines do not exist. The Kutubu Petroleum Development Project, currently underway in Papua New Guinea illustrates the development of an ...